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Real-World Examples of Latitude and Longitude in Action

Hey there! 👋 Ever wondered how we pinpoint locations on Earth? 🤔 Latitude and longitude are the keys! This study guide and quiz will help you understand how these coordinates work in the real world. Let's get started!
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jesse_lopez Jan 3, 2026

📚 Quick Study Guide

  • 🌍 Latitude: Measures north-south position on Earth. Lines of latitude are called parallels. The equator is 0° latitude.
  • 🧭 Longitude: Measures east-west position on Earth. Lines of longitude are called meridians. The prime meridian (Greenwich) is 0° longitude.
  • 📍 Coordinates: Locations are specified using latitude first, then longitude (e.g., 34°N, 118°W).
  • 🌐 Great Circles: The shortest distance between two points on Earth lies along a great circle.
  • 🗺️ Degrees, Minutes, Seconds: Each degree is divided into 60 minutes, and each minute into 60 seconds (e.g., 34° 05' 20" N).
  • ⏱️ Time Zones: Longitude is used to define time zones; each 15° of longitude corresponds to a one-hour difference in time.

Practice Quiz

  1. What is the latitude of the Equator?
    1. 90°N
    2. 90°S
    3. 180°
  2. What is the longitude of the Prime Meridian?
    1. 90°E
    2. 90°W
    3. 180°
  3. Which of the following coordinates represents a location in the Southern Hemisphere?
    1. 45°N, 30°E
    2. 15°S, 60°W
    3. 20°N, 10°W
    4. 5°N, 30°E
  4. What is the approximate longitude difference between two locations that are 3 hours apart in time?
    1. 15°
    2. 30°
    3. 45°
    4. 60°
  5. The coordinates 34°N, 118°W roughly correspond to which city?
    1. New York City
    2. London
    3. Los Angeles
    4. Tokyo
  6. If you are at 0° latitude and 0° longitude, where are you?
    1. North Pole
    2. South Pole
    3. Greenwich, UK
    4. Gulf of Guinea, Atlantic Ocean
  7. Which technology relies heavily on latitude and longitude coordinates for navigation?
    1. Radio
    2. GPS
    3. Television
    4. Telephone
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